Tier II Canada Research Chair in Global Stroke Equity and Access

Position

The Department of Clinical Neurosciences (DCNS), in partnership with the Department of Community Health Sciences, Department of Radiology, the Hotchkiss Brain Institute and the O’Brien Institute for Public Health, at the Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, invite applications for a tenure-track (contingent) appointment at the Assistant Professor level in Neurology, within the world renowned Calgary Stroke Program.

The selected candidate will be nominated for a Canada Research Chair Tier II in Global Stroke Equity and Access.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish and lead an independent, externally funded research program in stroke equity, sex/gender-based disparities in stroke, and/or global stroke health systems
• Design and conduct innovative clinical trials, including adaptive platform trial methodologies, with a focus on underrepresented populations
• Develop and sustain national and international research collaborations relevant to the Chair's mandate
• Provide exceptional clinical care in stroke neurology, including acute stroke coverage at Foothills Medical Centre
• Mentor and train graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, clinical fellows, and residents
• Contribute to the academic teaching mission of DCNS and CSM
• Engage patient partners and equity-deserving communities throughout the research lifecycle
• Contribute to the EDI mission of the department, faculty, and university

Required Qualifications

• MD degree and specialist certification in Neurology from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada or equivalent international certification
• Completion of a dedicated clinical stroke fellowship, with demonstrated independent competence across the spectrum of stroke presentations
• Eligibility for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta
• Evidence of an emerging or established independent research program in stroke, health equity, or a closely related area
• Eligibility for a Tier 2 Canada Research Chair: within 10 years of completing a PhD or professional degree (or eligible for accommodation of career interruptions)
• Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion in research and/or clinical practice
• Research experience or demonstrated interest in sex/gender-based disparities in stroke, global stroke health equity, rural/remote access to stroke care, or innovative clinical trial design (including adaptive or platform trials)
• Demonstrated experience designing or conducting clinical trials (including registry-embedded, adaptive, or platform trials)
• Track record of peer-reviewed publications in the areas outlined above
• Evidence of success with competitive peer-reviewed grant funding as Principal Applicant or Co-Applicant from national or international agencies
• Demonstrated commitment to trainee mentorship

Preferred Qualifications

• Established collaborations with international research groups, global stroke networks, or health systems in low- and middle-income countries
• Expertise in implementation science, knowledge translation, or health services research aimed at improving access to evidence-based stroke care in real-world settings
• Experience with patient-oriented, community-engaged, or participatory research methods, particularly involving underserved populations or persons with lived experience of stroke
• Methodologic expertise relevant to inclusive evidence generation, such as adaptive or platform trial design, registry-embedded RCTs, real-world data, causal inference, or machine learning applied to stroke
• Experience with multi-centre research collaborations, clinical trial networks, or health systems research